Family Safety Contact Worker

Uniting Vic.Tas; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount for Uniting Early Learning

Up to 10 weeks parental leave

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

25% off at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas is seeking a Family Safety Contact Worker based in Epping, VIC. You will support family safety contact work for family members of men in the FVIP Men’s Behaviour Change program, including safety planning, advocacy, referrals and ongoing support.

You will undertake ongoing risk assessment, develop strategies to address risk, and provide crisis management and short‑term counselling for those affected by family violence. Flexible hours and part‑time status are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Social Work or related family violence discipline per Victorian Government requirements.
• Experience providing individual counselling and support for women impacted by family violence.
• Skills in comprehensive assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety planning, advocacy, referral and ongoing support for families.
• Perform ongoing risk assessment and develop risk management strategies.
• Provide crisis management and short‑term counselling for family members.
• Support and refer family members affected by family violence; coordinate services.

Skills

Counselling

Risk assessment

Crisis management

Advocacy

Group facilitation

Report writing

Communication

CALD awareness

Education

AQF Level 7+ Social Work or related family violence discipline

Job description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time (45.6 or 60.8 hours per fortnight), Ongoing position
• Based in Epping

• Epping, VIC, 3076
• Child, Youth & Families
• Permanent Part Time
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time (45.6 or 60.8 hours per fortnight), Ongoing position
• Based in Epping

Your new role

As a Family Safety Contact Worker, you will support family safety contact work for the affected family members of men who attend the FVIP Men’s Behaviour Change program. Responsibilities of this role include safety planning, advocacy, referral, and ongoing support once the men are allocated into a group.

In this role, you will undertake ongoing risk assessment and development of strategies to address risk for family members affected by family violence. You will also provide crisis management, short-term counselling & provide support and referrals for family members who have experienced Family Violence.

Benefits Of Working At Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum Qualification Requirement
• In line with Victorian Government requirements, applicants must hold a relevant degree qualification in Social Work or a related family violence discipline (AQF Level 7 or above).
• Please refer to the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Policy for full details, including alternative experience and qualification pathways.
• Demonstrated experience in providing individual counselling and support for women impacted by family violence
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive assessment.
• Experience in working with complex situations and the capacity to engage vulnerable clients.
• A demonstrated understanding of work with people from a CALD background.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully facilitating groups and workshops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing skills.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.